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Lobel Modern, opened in 1998 by Evan Lobel, showcases furniture, lighting, hand-blown glass and art by important designers from the 1940's thru the 1980's. Located in the Four Points section of lower Manhattan.

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Paul Evans Stunning 4 Door Credenza in Walnut Burl 1973 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

4 Door credenza with bi-fold doors in tessellated walnut burl with adjustable shelves in interior by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture, American 1973. This piece has felt lining on the interior of the right door and on the shelf, perfect for dishes or valuables. These Paul Evans pieces are all unique and works of art.

Reference:
Paul Evans Design & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head, published by Schiffer in 2012, various pieces are shown in tessellated walnut burl, pages 117-123.

W: 72 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 32.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - this piece has been restored.

SOLD

ref: credenza113

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tags PAULEVANS2, sold case pieces 5

De Coene Frères Beautifully Tailored Chest of Drawers with Built-In Vanity 1960s

Evan Lobel

Beautifully crafted chest of drawers with sliding vanity compartment on the left and lift up storage compartment on the right in walnut with dark palmwood bases and bronze pulls by De Coene Frères , Belgium 1960's. The vanity compartment is pulled forward so that a chair can be used with it. When the top is lifted, a mirror is revealed. The matching bedside tables and a large armoire are also available. The armoire has the De Coene Frères label. This has been newly refinished.

Dimensions:
W: 55.5 inches
D: 19.5 inches
H: 29.5 inches closed / 48 inches open

Condition: Excellent - newly refinished.

$25,000

ref: chestofdrawers186

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categories CASE PIECES
tags CHESTS OF DRAWERS

Edward Wormley Beautiful Pedestal Cabinet in Olive Burl 1963 (signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Pedestal model 6302A in natural olive burl with hinged door and interior cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1963.  Comes with original D key. Original paper label on bottom reads “Dunbar Furniture Corporation” with original pedigree details.

Diam: 16 inches
H: 32 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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categories CASE PIECES, TABLES
tags EDWARDWORMLEY, sold case pieces 5, sold tables 18

André Arbus Rare and Important Semanier with Stunning Inlays 1950s

Evan Lobel

Rare and important semanier with drop down front at top, in cherry with impressive inlays and exquisite brass pulls and trim, by André Arbus, France 1950's. Drop down compartment at top boasts drawers with sunburst fronts and a blue velvet display section. Comes with original key.

Reference: This piece comes from the beach house of M. Landouar, who was director at the Arbus Atelier.

W : 24.5 inches
D: 14 inches
D (Open): 25 inches
H: 51 inches

Condition: Excellent - Newly refinished and brass polished and lacquered.

$35,000

ref: chestofdrawers185

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tags CHESTS OF DRAWERS, CABINETS

Vladimir Kagan One-of-a-Kind Credenza with Carved Center Panels 1940s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Extraordinary one-of-a-kind large credenza in walnut with hand-carved center panels with illuminated interior liquor cabinet and bar in the center, dark gray granite inset tops, and flip up top for serving by Vladimir Kagan, 1940's (signed “Kagan Dreyfuss New York / A Vladimir Kagan Design” on back). This is a very rare Kagan masterpiece. The relief carved panels are simply incredible. The bar area shelves are in white laminate so they are impervious to water/alcohol damage, as is the flip up top. There are 2 original florescent lights which are operated with a switch inside. It comes with original keys. We have never seen another example like this one.

Reference:
The Complete Kagan, Vladimir Kagan, A Lifetime of Avant-Garde Design with forward by Tom Ford published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2004, there are several cabinets shown in drawings and photos with these iconic arched legs however this was a custom piece and unique. It is signed on the back “Kagan Dreyfuss New York / A Vladimir Kagan Design”. See photo.

W: 90 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 33 inches

Condition: Excellent - Piece has been professionally refinished.

$75,000

ref: credenza119

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tags CREDENZAS, VLADIMIRKAGN 3

Tommi Parzinger Iconic Studded Small Chest/Bedside Table 1981 - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Small cabinet/chest/bedside table model 223S with 2 drawers in mahogany with chrome studs and exquisite pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1981. This piece is a gem. Beautifully crafted, it exudes Parzinger refinement.

Reference:
Comes with original drawing from Parzinger Originals along with the original receipt dated 12/22/81.

W: 25 inches
D: 20.5 inches including pulls
H: 20 inches

Condition: Excellent - refinished by Lobel Modern

SOLD

ref: cabinet75

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tags TOMMIPARZINGER3, sold case pieces 5

Jacques Adnet Style 2-Door Cabinet in Black Lacquer 1940s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Elegant tall 2 door cabinet on tapering legs in black lacquer with exquisite brass hardware in the manner of Jacques Adnet, French 1940's (with original key). The interior is beautifully outfitted with glass shelves and pull out shelf. This piece has been newly relacquered and the metal has been completely restored. Incredibly refined, this piece would complement any interior. This could be used as a bar cabinet or general storage piece.

W: 40 inches
D: 14.5 inches
H: 61 inches

Condition: Excellent - newly relacquered and brass has been cleaned, polished and lacquered.

SOLD

ref: cabinet69

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Paul Evans Rare and Important "Wavy Front Cabinet" 1969 (Signed and Dated) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare and Important large 4 door "Wavy Front Cabinet" in welded, patinated and textured steel with gilt and hand-colored enamels and original slate slab top by Paul Evans, American 1969 (signed and dated on bottom of door, ”Paul Evans 69”). The texturing of the metal doors and the enamel colors are exquisite. Coloration is completely original and in excellent condition. The doors are welded with wavy abstract compositions on both fronts and backs. The interior has 2 drawers covered in felt, each with a beautiful welded and gilded pull. Besides the drawers, there is a red lacquer wash and adjustable shelves. This piece was designed to be paired with Evans Sculptured Metal Dining Table which is currently available in the showroom (photo included). This is the best Wavy Front Cabinet we have seen.

Reference:
Paul Evans Designer & Sculptor by Jeffrey Head published by Schiffer in 2012. There is a photo of the wall-mounted version of this model on page 53 with the description, “Wavy front wall-mounted cabinet, 1966. Welded and patinated steel with natural cleft slate top.”

Provenance:
Acquired directly from the artist with a matching dining table, thence to Lobel Modern.

W: 96 inches
D: 21 inches
H: 34 inches

Condition: Excellent - doors have original stunning coloration/ no restoration. Few scratches to interior.

SOLD

ref: credenza127

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tags PAULEVANS3, sold case pieces 5

Tommi Parzinger Rare Long Cabinet with Bronze Flower Pulls 1950s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Rare and exceptional 3 part long chest of drawers in white lacquer with bronze stylized flower pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950s (signed “Parzinger Originals” on inside of drawer). There is 1/2 inch high recessed base. Chests on either side of the center piece which has 2 doors concealing shelves and drawers. Newly relacquered white (as original) by Lobel Modern. It was made in 3 sections so it could be easily moved.

W (Total): 123 inches
W (Single): 41 inches
D: 19 inches (including pulls)
H: 29.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - Piece has been newly relacquered white (as original) by Lobel Modern.

$35,000

ref: chestofdrawers184

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categories CASE PIECES
tags TOMMIPARZINGER3, CHESTS OF DRAWERS, CREDENZAS

Karl Springer "Angular Leg Writing Desk/Vanity" in Lacquered Goatskin 1970s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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"Angular Leg Desk/Vanity" in lacquered goatskin with 2 drawers by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The radius corners are dark brown goatskin. The combination is very chic. This desk is meticulously crafted.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section “desks & consoles”, on page 4 there is a photo of this model with the page titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD ANGULAR LEG DESK (page) 4”.

W: 54 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 30 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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categories CASE PIECES, TABLES
tags KARLSPRINGER4, sold case pieces 5, sold tables 17

Tommi Parzinger Rare Hand-Tooled Black Leather Credenza with Iconic Pulls 1940s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Iconic and rare 4 door credenza model TP 18 with hand-tooled black leather doors and iconic etched brass pulls on ebonized mahogany base by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, American 1940's (signed on back “Charak Modern”). The hand-tooling is done in gold. Pulls have been newly plated, polished and lacquered. Base has been refinished. Leather has been cleaned and polished. This is one of Parzinger’s most stunning designs.

Reference:
Charak Modern 1940’s catalog, Folio No 6-Modern, there is a catalog sheet with a photograph of this credenza with the description: “CHARAK MODERN TP 18 COMMODE…”

W: 66 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 32.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - Pulls have been newly plated, polished and lacquered. Base has been refinished. Leather has been cleaned and polished.

SOLD

Ref: credenza126

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categories CASE PIECES
tags TOMMIPARZINGER3, sold case pieces 5

Dunbar Exceptional Mahogany Desk with Inset Leather Top 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Beautifully crafted desk in dark mahogany with inset leather top and sculpted oval chrome and brass pulls as well as brass feet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1960's (signed with metal Dunbar label in drawer). The mixed metal pulls are a chic detail. The right lower drawer is for files. A superb Edward Wormley design.

W: 52 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 29 inches

Condition: Very good - some scratches and marks in leather on the top consistent with age. A few small marks in wood.

SOLD

Ref: desk116

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tags EDWARDWORMLEY2, sold case pieces 5

Tommi Parzinger Elegant Chest Of Drawers with Brass Pulls 1940s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Chest of drawers model TP104 in dark brown mahogany with brass pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, American 1940's (signed "Charak Modern" in drawer). The dark brown grain can be seen through the finish. This beautiful chest of drawers has been refinished by Lobel Modern. Pulls have been replated, polished and lacquered.

Reference:
Charak Modern 1940’s catalog, Folio No 6-Modern, there is a catalog sheet with a photograph of this chest of drawers with the description: “CHARAK MODERN TP 104 DOUBLE DRESSER…”

W: 68 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 33 inches

Condition: Excellent - refinished by Lobel Modern. Pulls have been replated, polished and lacquered.

$15,000

Ref: chestofdrawers183

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tags TOMMIPARZINGER3, CHESTS OF DRAWERS

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important "Odyssey Cabinet" 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Very rare and important "Odyssey Cabinet" with ancient Greek motif in patinated bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960’s (signed “Kelvin Philip LaVerne” on front of door). Interior has a speckled green lacquer. Drawer and shelf fronts are bronze. Every element of this cabinet is magnificent. On the left door, there is an artist sketching on the steps of the Parthenon. Kelvin LaVerne explained to Evan Lobel that he drew himself into the scene. Only a few of these were made according to Kelvin, making them extremely rare. A superb work of art.

Reference:
The Art of Philip LaVerne, Sculpture III, Bronze and Pewter Tables, catalog published in the 1970’s, On page 15 there is a photo of a coffee table with this motif with the description in the back of the book “Hand sculpted bronze inlaid with pewter, depicting the muses of dance, music and drama posed amidst the Erectheum and Parthenon.”

W: 59 inches
D: 15.5 inches
H: 36 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

Ref: credenza125

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categories CASE PIECES
tags Laverne 6, sold case pieces 5

Karl Springer Rare "Royal Palm 4 Door Cabinet" in Lacquered Goatskin ca. 1990

Evan Lobel

"Royal Palm 4 Door Cabinet" in olive/beige color lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American ca. 1990. Interior is finished in green lacquer. This cabinet exemplifies Karl Springer’s superb craftsmanship and fine materials which are unsurpassed. Only a handful of these were made. They are rare.

W: 84 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 34 inches

Provenance: From the collection of a Karl Springer employee who worked in the NYC showroom.

Condition: Excellent

$35,000

ref: credenza95

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categories CASE PIECES
tags KARLSPRINGER16, CREDENZAS

Harvey Probber Stunning Credenza/Chest with Carpathian Elm Doors and Base 1950s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

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Exceptional credenza/chest of drawers in Honduran mahogany with book-matched Carpathian elm sliding doors and base, drawers with bronze pulls and interior drawers lacquered in ivory lacquer by Harvey Probber, American 1950's (Signed "Furniture Designed by Harvey Probber" in right interior drawer). The pulls on the sliding doors are hand-carved rosewood and inset. This piece showcases Probber’s devotion to fine craftsmanship.

 W: 77 inches
D: 18.5 inches
H: 33.5 inches

Condition: Excellent - Newly refinished by Lobel Modern.

SOLD

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tags HARVEYPROBBER, sold case pieces 5

Tommi Parzinger Elegant Chest of Drawers with Etched Brass Pulls 1950s (Signed)

Evan Lobel

Superbly crafted tall chest of drawers model M603 in mahogany with tapering legs and etched brass pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, American 1950's (signed "CHARAK MODERN” on inside of drawer). The restrained elegance of this piece is classic Parzinger. Refinished by Lobel Modern.

W: 38 inches
D: 17 inches
H: 50 inches

Condition: Excellent - Piece has been professionally refinished by Lobel Modern.

$12,000

ref: chestofdrawers181

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tags TOMMIPARZINGER3, CHESTS OF DRAWERS

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important 4 Door "Chinois Cabinet" 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Rare and important 4 door "Chinois Cabinet" in patinated bronze and pewter with beautiful and subtle hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” on the front left door). The interior is lacquered red and the shelves are trimmed in patinated bronze. A drawer on the left side of the interior is beautifully finished as only the LaVernes could do. This piece is a magnificent work of master artisanship. Very few cabinets like this were made. Shown in the environmental photo with an extremely rare LaVerne mirror.

Reference:
The Art of Philip LaVerne, Sculpture III catalog published in the 1970’s, photos of the 4 doors are shown as distinct works of art on page 39 with the description in the back of the catalog which reads: “The unique expression of bronze and pewter harmoniously joined in a detailed interpretations of the Chinoiserie era.”

W: 60 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 31.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: credenza124

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categories CASE PIECES
tags Laverne 6, sold case pieces 5

Tommi Parzinger 3 Door Credenza with Exquisite Nickel Pulls 1960s - SOLD

Evan Lobel

Beautifully crafted 3 door credenza in high gloss mahogany with exquisite etched nickel pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1960's. This piece exudes refinement and elegance in a way only Parzinger could create.

Provenance:
Private Collection Park Ave NYC

W: 61.5 inches
D: 18 inches
H: 32.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

ref: credenza118

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tags TOMMIPARZINGER3, sold case pieces 5

Karl Springer Rare and Exceptional Pair of Lacquered Goatskin Bedside Tables 1985

Evan Lobel

Pair of beautifully crafted bedside tables in lacquered goatskin, each with 2 doors and drawer, by Karl Springer, American 1985 (fabrication date stamped on back “7 19 85”). Lacquered goatskin was a material Springer used often on his artisan pieces. These have been cleaned and polished by Lobel Modern. New self-closing glides added to drawers by Lobel Modern.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “cabinets & etageres”, on page 5 of the section there is a photo of the 3 drawer version of this bedside table with the page titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD THREE DRAWER NIGHT TABLE (page) 5”

Each:
W: 26 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 24 inches

Condition: Excellent - cleaned and polished by Lobel Modern. Glides on drawers have been replaced with self-closing glides by Lobel Modern.

$15,000 for the pair

Ref: nightstands129

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categories CASE PIECES
tags KARLSPRINGER16, BEDSIDE